Production Technician

Magnox (NRS); Berkeley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Technicians to join their team at the Berkeley Site. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the safe retrieval and packaging of nuclear waste, ensuring compliance with stringent safety protocols. Your commitment to safety and teamwork will be essential as you operate specialized equipment and engage in various training programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital waste retrieval program while working in a supportive environment focused on health physics and plant operations. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment is essential.
• Technical qualifications such as City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve waste from vaults using remote processes and equipment.
• Encapsulate waste in a purpose-built plant.
• Condition waste in shielded packages using an automatic drying system.

Skills

Safety Focus

Teamwork

Challenging Procedures

Education

City and Guilds

BTEC

NVQ Level 2

Tools

Industrial Hand Tools

Cranes

Forklift Trucks (FLT)

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)

Job description

Hear from the Hiring Manager

"At our Berkeley Site in Gloucestershire, we retrieve and package nuclear waste from underground vaults with remote handling technology for long-term storage in a facility on site. Additionally, we process certain types of waste for despatch off site.

We are looking for Production Technicians to join the team to support this work that will last well into the current decade and beyond.

You will have a strong safety focus and work ethic and be willing to work as part of a multi-skilled team. You will be committed to following procedures and not afraid to challenge instructions if you believe there is a safety element that has not been considered. We'll provide you with a variety of training in health physics and plant operations that support our waste retrieval programme.

Initially your working pattern will be Monday to Thursday, 07.25 to 17.00, but after basic training and having gained suitable experience, there may be the opportunity in the future to move to a shift-based rota. You must also be willing to take on a 24/7 standby role if required."

Please note this role is based onsite at Berkeley. The nature of the role means that flexible working is unfortunately unavailable for this role.

Key Deliverables

• Retrieval of waste from the vaults and caves using remote processes and equipment.
• Encapsulation of waste in a purpose-built plant.
• Movement of waste packages around site on purpose-built transporters, including to and from the storage facility.
• Conditioning of waste in shielded packages using an automatic drying system.
• Processing and loading of Low Level Waste for despatch off-site.
• Entry into radiological controlled areas, which may include the wearing of a respirator, undertaking radiological monitoring (Up to Level 5 – training will be provided)

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working in an industrial environment (essential).
• Appropriate technical qualification e.g., City and Guilds, BTEC, NVQ (NQF Level 2)or relevant experience(essential).
• Experienced in the competent use of industrial hand tools, operation of equipment (cranes, FLTs, MEWPs etc.), operation of industrial plant, plant and maintenance (desirable). #INDOR